Government launches digital innovation fund for councils
New government fund launched to help councils kick-start digital services.
Victory for landlords on empty property relief
Legal ruling reinforces landlords right to seek business rate relief on empty properties.
How demystifying debt collection can help local authorities
Demystifying debt collection can take the sting from the tail.
Local authorities increase commercial property investments
Councils are increasing their investment in commercial property, a move predicted to have a wide-ranging impact.
Now is the time for councils to back local business
A new study shows a simple way councils can back local business: and reap the benefits.
How supporting struggling families could save councils money
The rising cost of children's social care has hit council budgets, but we can still avoid a crisis.
Now is the time for councils to push digital services
Digital transformation has long been a concern for councils – and now's the time to take the plunge.
£600,000 of council debt has been written off in Somerset
Sedgemoor Council has written off over £600,000 of debt; here's why.